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We often see guides full of gift ideas to help us to spoil those around us. It’s a such a fulfilling feeling you get when you treat your nearest and dearest, seeing how happy it makes them. Spoiling others is viewed as an act of kindness and generosity, yet to spoil yourself can be seen as self-indulgent. I completely disagree with that opinion and I actually feel that to spoil ourselves is not only a good thing, but also necessary. We often here the term self-care being thrown about a lot and it’s such an important subject. Self-care is a term which is open to the individuals interpretation, but I believe to spoil ourselves from time to time is a crucial part of self-care. It’s most definitely not something to feel guilty for doing or that we’re being self-indulgent. It needn’t be expensive or cost at all to treat ourselves, here are some of my personal favourite ways to spoil and indulge myself from time to time.
A good old bubble bath
This is one of my favourite ways to really spoil myself and feel good. A lovely hot bubble bath! Think of Chandler lying there in the bath as the salts effervesce, listening Enya play while the candles flicker away. Ahhh bliss! A luxurious bubble bath and some down time is such a small but perfect idea to really take some time for self-care. You’ll probably already have plenty of bath treats around the house, but if you want to really treat yourself, why not grab some new products and really make a fuss of yourself. One of my favourite brands I love to get body care products from is Cowshed. Theres just something about having some new bath treats to make you feel extra special and really spoil yourself.
Book yourself in for a treatment
This is always guaranteed to make me feel amazing and its one of my personal favourites when it comes to spoiling myself. Whether it be booking a hair appointment, getting your nails done or having a relaxing massage, you’ll definitely feel so much better afterwards. I very rarely do these things so when I do it’s a real treat for me and I enjoy it that bit more. I know that these appointments might not always be the cheapest, but if you’re looking for something more low-cost, Groupon always have fab offers on a wide range of treatments.
Take a break from social media
This one is 100% free! Having some time away from social media is not only a great form of self-care, but I feel that it is necessary. It’s not healthy to be constantly online living in a digital world and becoming detached from reality. We should all make time to consciously detox ourselves every now and again. You’ll find you have more time than you thought, why not order that book you’ve had on your Amazon wishlist for weeks. Pour a fresh cup of tea, get into your cosy pyjamas and curl up with your favourite book and get lost in the story. Or maybe films are more your thing, settling down for the evening with a good movie can be equally as good.
Get Active
Possibly not something you might consider when thinking of ways to spoil yourself, but stay with me. While you’re working away and sweating like something not right you might struggle to see how this is working to treat yourself, but once you’re finished and showered you can’t beat that feeling you get after a good work out. You don’t even need to go to the gym, head out for a walk, go for a swim, if you have a bike you could head out on that. It’s a well-known fact that your body releases endorphins when your exercise, consider this a natural drug/high, your endorphins trigger positive feelings and emotions and its one of the best things you can do for yourself. Admittedly I don’t do this as often as I’d like, but nothing beats that feeling you get after.
What are some of your favourite ways to spoil yourself?
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38 Comments
I need to start being more active again, I really miss it! That is my plans for august, definitely :d
Erin || MakeErinOver
The last few days have been really rough for me so spoiling myself sounds heavenly right now! I actually booked myself a massage for this afternoon so I’m super excited for that and to just chill out and switch off for an hour xxx
YES to a bubble bath! after a long day nothing beats getting out the products and having the bubblest bath ever
I like to spoil myself by doing my skincare but going all out. I do a Korean 10 step anyway but I’ll really take my time and also do some face masks & eye masks too. Then I’ll do my nails, I don’t always paint them but just do a proper manicure.x
I can’t wait until it’s cooler again to enjoy a good bubble bath xxx
These are such easy tips too! I definitely will be taking a bit of a break from social media soon!
Love, Amie ❤
The Curvaceous Vegan
You cannot beat a good bubble bath, I love stocking up on pamper goodies to treat myself to a long hot one!
getting active and having a good old bubble bath are definitely my fave ways to spoil myself!
I’ve spoilt myself too much this month already in the ‘retail therapy’ sense but it was my birthday so it’s allowed haha! I love going for a long walk in the countryside or reading a good book it’s so nice to be able to switch off sometimes!
Jess // foundationsandfairytales.wordpress.com
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There’s literally nothing better than a good book and a good soak. I made a point of relaxing properly this weekend and it was pure bliss!
Rosie
These images are gorgeous! So many simple ways to spoil yourself that we often forget!x
I agree it is important to spoil yourself sometimes (my favorite is a pedi)…to unplug and recharge.
Very useful tips. A little self pampering is essential every now and then.
My fav ways to relax are taking a bath and then reading or watching a good show! Great post x
Yesss. Bubble baths and just being still makes all the difference in life. Love this post 💗
I looove treating myself with manicures, pedicures, whatever. It’s important to take care of yourself. Yoga is also a fab way to relieve stress and just take out time for yourself. Loved this!
Nothing beats a bubble bath with oil or a bath bomb xx
Oh god, I need a social media break so so badly! xx
I love these ideas, especially the exercise one.
I need to get myself back to the gym, it makes me feel so much better! x
Great ways! My body doesn’t feel spoiled when I work out though.. hah!
xo Leros | AboutEos
I recently received a few early birthday presents from Lush and I can’t wait to have a Lush bath x
http://www.ofbeautyandnothingness.co.uk
We all need a break from social media every now and again!!!
Emx
http://happywiseowl.com
I love these ideas and glad it’s not stuff you really have to spend money on! i love spoiling myself to a good shopping trip but obviously i cant always do that!x
I needed to read this as I’ve been working so much recently! Also, the macroons in this picture look amazing☺️
Brooke x
http://www.brooke-pearson.co.uk
So many great tips here, especially taking a break from Social Media. It’s so important to take time for yourself and just relax!
Alys / alygeorge.blogspot.co.uk
Some lovely tips within this post 🙂 I love a bubbly bath, and you cannot beat getting active and treating yourself to a treatment! I get my nails done once a month and that’s my little treatment.
Emma | http://www.lifeofemmax.co.uk
Detoxing from social media and being active are so important to me for self -care. Great post
I love the idea of booking a treatment and had never thought of using Groupon as a way to do it. such a good idea and may have to use some of these before school starts as there will no time after haha
https://www.brynnie.com
I don’t use Groupon as much as I should! Especially for getting great deals in some beauty treatments, haven’t done that in a while. I also think having a social media break to be a great idea! X
Great post, and all fab ways to take some me-time! I love baths, there is just something so special, far different to any other me-time activity!
You can’t beat a good bubble bath and book in my opinion! It makes me so much more relaxed x
Yes to a bubble bath, throw in a Lush Bath Bomb and a Face Mask, and I am all in!
You can always rely on a good bubble bath to make you feel revitalized! I always go to Body Care too x
I love to treat myself to bath bombs and books from charity shops especially when I’ve done something good ☺️ I was gonna treat myself today for going to the doctors but it started to rain so I had to get home 😭
Abi xx
https://simple-joys.blog
I’m so ready for my internet detox later this month
Taking a break from social media can really be so important!
You just can’t beat a bubble bath and a pamper! I love putting a face mask on and reading a good book xx
I am always treating myself with an at-home spa day because I have to. When it comes to spending time away from social media, I don’t go on Facebook. Thanks for sharing this info. It’s great,